Postdoc in Number Theory

Postdoc in Mathematics

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Job description

The research group in Number Theory, within the group in Dynamical Systems and Number
Theory, at the Department of Mathematics is offering a two-year post-doctoral position.
The position is financed by a grant from the Verg Foundation. The main duty is
research within the field of the group or related areas. A limited amount of teaching
may be part of the duties. The position is a time limited, full time, two-year postdoc position starting
July 1, 2018 or later.

Qualifications

A PhD degree, awarded (or planned to be awarded before the commencement of the position)
in mathematics or related areas is a requirement. Candidates cannot have their PhD
degrees from KTH. We seek a candidate with a strong background in parts of mathematics
relevant to the research activity of the group. The successful applicant should be strongly
motivated, have the capability to work independently as well as in collaboration with members
of the research group, and have good communication skills. No skills in Swedish are required.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position, see link below. You are the main responsible to
ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.
Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application,
midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application should contain:
• Curriculum vitae with a list of publications
• description of the candidate’s research and a motivation for the applicant’s interest in the position
• up to three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the letter writers by e-mail
to jobs@math.kth.se with S-2018-0185 in the subject line.